Kings College Hampstead offers a small and friendly campus environment within Zone 2 of the London Underground network. The bedrooms, classrooms, dining and leisure facilities are all located in Kidderpore Avenue, London NW3, which is a 10-15 minute walk from either West Hampstead or Finchley Road London Underground stations. Hampstead itself is located a 10 minute walk from the college, and is known for Hampstead Heath which has three outdoor swimming pools and Parliament Hill offering superb views across London, a wide variety of boutique and interesting shops. It is also a great place to spot a celebrity!
Great mix of nationalities creating a friendly atmosphere.
Sunday – free time with activity leaders or optional excursions.
Local visits throughout the week.
Weekly London Underground train ticket included
Trinity Exams – available at cost price
課程特色
學生來自不同國籍，營造用英語溝通的環境
週日 – 與工作人員自由活動或自費參加觀光團
在平日，學生會安排到市區附近觀光。
提供倫敦地鐵週票
可額外報考英國聖三一考試 (Trinity Exams)
English Skills
Maximum of 14 students per class.
CEF (Common European Framework) levels used – A1 (Beginners) to C1 (Pre – Advanced).
15 hours tuition per week.
A written language test is taken at the start of the course in order to place students in appropriate classes.
An optional end of course test determining progress is offered and a full written report from the lead teacher is written for each student.
Teaching is split into two ninety minute sessions each taught by a different teacher.
There is a unique Director of Studies in each centre ensuring academic quality and who reports into summer school head office Senior Academic Manager.
All academic staff is qualified, focused and professional teachers who care about student development.
Preparation for excursions takes place in class to maximize each excursion experience.
An end of course certificate is presented to each student.
英語技巧
小班教學，每班最多有14名學生。
學生的評級是參考歐盟 Common European Framework 模式，按成績由 A1 （初級）至 C1 （準高級）水平。
每週 15 小時英語課
學生抵達時會先進行分班考試，按能力和年齡進行編班。
老師為會因為學生的學習進度撰寫報告。
平日的課堂會分成兩個90分鐘環節，由不同的老師任教。
為確保教學質素，學校特設教學主任監察各教師的課堂表現及教材內容。
所有教師均合資格，教師都很關心學生身心發展。
出發外遊前，英語課的主題會與外遊有關，讓學生之後對當地名勝及文化有更多的了解。
課程修畢後，學生會收到証書。
Entertainment & Activities
A diverse range of activities are available. Activities offered can include:
Art / Performing Arts
Badminton / Basketball / Football
Softball / Swimming / Table Tennis
Tennis / Volleyball / Cricket
Challenge Course / Ghost Tours
Dance / Disco / Drama / Fashion shows
Frisbee Fiasco / Karaoke
Mini Olympics / Parachute Games
Quiz Nights / Talent Shows / Ceilidhs
Team Building Challenges / Video Making
Water Polo / Murder Mystery
娛樂與活動
學校為學生安排一個各式各樣的室內及室外活動。活動有機會包括：
美術 / 表演藝術
羽毛球 / 籃球 / 足球
壘球 / 游泳 / 乒乓球
網球 / 排球 / 板球
歷奇活動 / 鬼屋探險之旅
舞蹈 / 校園的士高 / 戲劇 / 時裝表演
飛碟 / 卡拉OK
迷你奧運會 / 小童降落傘遊戲
問答遊戲 / 天才表演 / 歌舞表演
團隊遊戲 / 視頻製作
水球 / 偵探遊戲
Excursions
Full day excursions on Saturday – locations can include Oxford, Brighton, Windsor and Castle, Cambridge
Local visits – 4 each week, can include, Piccadilly and Leicester Square, Tate Modern Art Gallery,Buckingham Palace, Covent Garden and museums
Half day excursions on a Wednesday – locations can include London Eye, Madame Tussauds, Thames Boat Cruise, The Globe
Optional excursions – available on request at an extra cost depending on group size
Full preparation is undertaken in the classroom with regards each excursion and information sheets are issued to every student to add to their Diary.
Informative, knowledgeable staff accompanying every excursion explaining key points of interest and significance throughout the day.
Shopping and supervised free time is allowed in each destination.
短途旅行
星期六全日遊覽觀光 – 旅遊地點例如布萊頓、牛津、溫莎堡和博物館等
每週三次安排半日觀光 - 地點包括倫敦眼、杜莎夫人蠟像館、泰晤士遊船、地球館
自費活動 - 可因應學生要求，增加額外的旅程，費用取決於參加者人數。
課堂時老師會向學生介紹出發地點的歷史和特色，學生旅遊時亦會填寫工作紙，並記錄在日記上。
工作人員會隨行各學生介紹景點。
學生會有充分的時間在景點購物
Accommodation
Rooms are either standard single or twin room.
All standard rooms have their own wash hand basins. Bathroom ratio 1:4.
All rooms as a minimum have a comfortable bed, wardrobe to store clothes and a desk.
Each residence has its own house parent and males and females are separated by building or floor.
In shared rooms students are placed where possible with students from different countries. Also friends can be accommodated together if the school is informed before arrival.
Breakfast will be a continental/cooked selection. Lunch and dinner will be hot meals consisting of a minimum of 2 courses including a vegetarian option. Bread, water, salad and fresh fruit available at every meal. On excursion days a packed lunch will be provided.
